Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Election for Vice President to Follow Dhankhar's Resignation
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has resigned, meaning there needs to be a new one.
The Election Commission is organizing an election where members of the Parliament will vote.
The ruling group in power, the NDA, has the advantage in this election.
Some people who might become the next Vice President include Harivansh Narayan Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Ram Nath Thakur.
No official date for the election has been announced.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President due to medical reasons.
The Election Commission is starting the process to elect a new Vice President.
The Vice Presidential election involves all members of both Houses of Parliament.
The ruling NDA is likely to win the election due to favorable numbers.
Potential candidates include Harivansh Narayan Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Ram Nath Thakur.
- Who
- Members of Parliament will vote; possible candidates include Harivansh Narayan Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Ram Nath Thakur.
- What
- Election of a new Vice President.
- When
- The Election Commission will announce the election date soon.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post.
Potential Candidates
Political Alliances
Candidate's Party Affiliation
Potential Candidates
From BJP
Political Alliances
From NDA Allies (JD-U)
- Event
- Vice President Election
- Reason for Election
- Resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Electorate
- Members of both Houses of Parliament
- Voting System
- Proportional representation
- Frontrunner
- Harivansh Narayan Singh